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2006.13.18 | 1994 | L: 11.75 in, Barrel length: 5.5 in, H: 5.25 in | Gift of William B. Ruger, Jr. | Taken from the Ruger web site: http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FASubType?type=Revolver&subtype=Black%20Powder
"Black powder revolvers do not fire conventional fixed ammunition or cartridges. Rather, they use loose black powder, a separate projectile, and a separate percussion cap. This system was popular prior to and during the American Civil War, after which it was largely replaced by cartridge-firing revolvers. However, the thrill of firing these antique-type firearms continues to this day, and many users prefer to use black powder revolvers.Ruger "Old Army" black powder revolvers are among the most advanced of their type. They utilize many features of the Ruger New Model Blackhawk revolvers and have precision adjustable sights. The unique loading lever/ramrod is designed specifically not to unlatch during recoil, a common problem with older black powder revolvers. Its all-coil spring mechanism gives unprecedented durability in what is essentially a time-tested 150-year-old design."
| Ruger Old Army Blackpowder revolver | .45 percussion | 148-00008 | 2006.13.18.JPG | firearm | ivory | synthetic | stainless steel | revolver | pistol | Ruger Old Army Blackpowder Revolver
Maker: Sturm, Ruger & Co.; Southport, Connecticut
Serial Number: 148-00008
Caliber: .45 percussion
Date: 1994
Catalogue Number: 2006.13.18
Gift of William B. Ruger, Jr.
Instead of a cased cartridge, this revolver uses loose black powder, a bullet, and a percussion cap. Ruger designed this revolver to ensure that the loading lever/ ramrod stays in place during recoil, a problem earlier models frequently encountered. | Sturm, Ruger & Co., Southport CT

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2006.13.4 | 1987 | L: 8 in, Barrel length: 4.5 in, H: 5.5625 in | Gift of William B. Ruger, Jr. | Alloy frame w/ steel slide and barrel w/ matte black finish & synthetic grips. From the 2003 Standard Catalog of Firearms:
P85
"This model represents Ruger's entry into the wonder-nine market. The P-85 is a double-action, hight-capacity (15-shot detachable magazine) semi-automatic, with an alloy frame and steel slide. It has a 4.5? barrel, ambidextrous safety, and three-dot sighting system. It has a matte black finish and black synthetic grips. The latest option for this model is a decocking device to replace the standard safety. There is also and optional molded locking case and extra magazine with loading tool available. It is more reasonably priced that many of its competitors. This pistol was introduced in 1987 and was sold at large premium for some time due to limited supply and great demand. As of this writing, Ruger is producing this pistol in a new plant in Prescott, Arizona; and the premium situation no longer exists. This model is also produced in 9x21 cartridge for non-NATO countries. In 1991 the internal mechanism was changed slightly with the result that a name change occurred "P85 Mark II""
| Ruger Model P85 | 9mm x 19 | 300-00008 | 2006.13.4.JPG | firearm | synthetic | stainless steel | pistol | Ruger Model P85 Pistol
Maker: Sturm, Ruger & Co.; Southport, Connecticut
Serial Number: 300-00008
Caliber: 9mm x 19
Date: 1987
Catalogue Number: 2006.13.4
Gift of William B. Ruger, Jr.
Responding to the increased market demand for civilian use 9mm semi-automatic pistols, Sturm, Ruger & Co. introduced the Model P85 in 1987. | Sturm, Ruger & Co., Southport CT